Obituaries

Oct 11, 2025

Beatrice (Bea) Ethel kidney, 87, of Bridgeport, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2025, with her beloved husband, Paul ("Peye") Kidney, by her side the love her life for 68 beautiful years.

Bea was born on August 20, 1938, and everyone who knew her knew that her faith was the foundation of her life.  The Lord...

Oct 10, 2025

Kathryn Jane Harbourt, 82, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on October 10, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 21, 1943 in Scio, Ohio to the late Arthur and Hazel (Kaiser) Pfouts.

Kathryn was a homemaker and a caretaker.  She was a loving and caring mother to all the children of the family, especially her...

Oct 9, 2025

Carl J. "Buck" Boyd, 85 of Mt. Pleasant went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 9, 2025, and is now reunited with his loving wife.  He was born on September 2, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Carl B. and Martha Estella (Warner) Boyd.

He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator,...

Oct 8, 2025

Jason Steven Blizzard, 36, of Piedmont, OH passed away at home on October 8, 2025.  He was born on August 10, 1989 in Wheeling, WV to the late John Blizzard, Sr. and Shirley (Kocsis) Starr.

Jason worked as an Equipment Operator for Egypt Valley Stone.  He was a member of the VFW 5356.  Jason's nickname was Frosty. ...

Oct 7, 2025

Mark Allen Cole, 61 of Tiltonsville formerly of Yorkville passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence.  He was born April 22, 1964, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Leonard Cole and Mary L. (Payton) Wagner.

He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, a veteran of the United States Army, and was Christian...

Oct 7, 2025

Barbara Ellen Owens, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1941, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Jaquay) Willis. Barbara was a member of the Harbor of Hope Church.

Barbara is survived by a sister, Debbie Orphanides; a brother, Ronald...

Oct 5, 2025

Together Again,

Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Rice-Jones, 88 of Newark, Ohio, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 2, 1936, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Margaret "Peg" (Stoker) Rice.

She was the owner of Granville Children's Corner...

Oct 5, 2025

Katherine C. Porter 73 of Bridgeport passed away Sunday October 5, 2025, at Park Health Center St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born September 16, 1952, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Taozza) Allen.

She was a retired employee of Wheeling Community Collage for over 30 years, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Oct 3, 2025

Tricia Lynn Price, 55, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away on October 3, 2025 at OSU Medical Center.  She was born on September 5, 1970 in Wheeling, WV to William David Yingling and Kathy (Junior) Nolan.

Tricia was a homemaker who loved being a wife and mother.  She enjoyed hunting with her husband, Randy.  She loved animals and...

Oct 2, 2025

Janet Kay Secrest, 66, passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on October 2, 2025.  She was born on December 13, 1957 to the late Charles and Grace (Burkhart) Adkins.

Janet was a Nurse's Aid and a homemaker.  She was a devout follower of Jesus and attended the Bethesda Church of Christ.  Janet loved to read the bible...

Oct 2, 2025

Sandra Jean Nagy, 67 of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on October 31, 1957, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Marion and Melba I. (Johnson) Robison.

She was a retired Nurse's Aide and worked for many years at the former Rosemont Manor in Yorkville.  Sandra was Christian...

Oct 2, 2025

Henry Junior Seevers, 86, of St. Clairsville formerly of Tiltonsville passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025.  He was born on July 14, 1939, in Neffs, OH the son of the late Henry W. and Gladys (Mosser) Seevers.

He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Plant, a member of the Meadow Brook Church of God, a veteran...

Sep 30, 2025

Russell Paul Westling, 88, of Dillonvale passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 8, 1937, in Steubenville, the son of the late John Andrew and Anna (Futey) Westling.

Russell retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Plant, as a Molder in the Foundry, and was...

Sep 27, 2025

Landon Alexander Sawchuk, 16, of Bridgeport passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his home.  He was born on April 9, 2009, in Martins Ferry, the son of Darrin (Jaclynn Smolenak) Sawchuk and Heather (Scott) Vankirk.

Landon was a former student at St. John Central Academy until its closing.   He was presently a Junior at Martins...

Sep 26, 2025

Jeannette L. Marshall, 66 of Martins Ferry, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on June 11, 1959, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Edward L. Beaver and Elizabeth (Jurczak) Beaver.

She was Catholic and retried as a domestic engineer.  Jeannette adored her family and was deeply loved...

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Ann Rice, 81 of Bellaire, OH., passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at WVU/ Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on August 30, 1944, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Bernard Hails and Mildred (Sockman) Hails Schmidt.

Mary Ann was a retired homemaker.  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry;...

Sep 24, 2025

William Lawrence Stahl, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Philadelphia on February 9, 1933, the son of the late William and Teresa (Mussy) Stahl.

William was a retired Engineer from Western Electric, a veteran of the United States Army and a member of St. Joseph...

Sep 24, 2025

Richard S. Lantz, Sr. 77 of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at WVU/Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his children.  He was born on August 7, 1948, in Bellaire, OH, the son of the late Charles V. and Josephine T. (Jurco) Lantz.

Richard was a Catholic and retired from the United Mine Workers.  He loved the Pittsburgh...

Sep 21, 2025

Donald Wayne Estep, Jr. 52, of Mt. Pleasant, OH., passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 21, 2025.  He was born April 26, 1973, in Wheeling, WV, the son of Donald W. Estep, Sr of Florida and Betty G. (Burkle) Hallman of Mt. Pleasant.

He was manager of UPS Trucking Dept., a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church,...

Sep 18, 2025

Michael Anthony Kowalski, Jr., 84, of Lagrange, Ohio passed away on September 18, 2025.  He was born in Wheeling, WV on December 14, 1940 to the late Michael Anthony Kowalski, Sr. and Mary Anne "Aunt Lutie" (Prorok) Kowalski.

Michael graduated from St. John Central High School and then worked an assortment of managerial positions plus owned a...